Topeka State Journal Sees Rising Circulation Growth
A detailed sworn statement shows the Topeka State Journal surpassing all Topeka dailies in circulation. The paper expanded to seven columns, added four Linotype machines, and moved into a new three story building on a prominent corner. Daily average for the first half of 1896 reached 10,625 with forty three route carriers earning over 10,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State Journal
New State Journal
the State Journal
Topeks
Topeka Daily State Journal
Butidns
Au Waneus
Bishi
Si Bisines
Bell
Phone 17
New York
Potrar Building
Care
American Nexupaper Publichers
The Bank Run and Its Aftermath in Illinois
A discussion of how a national bank failure can trigger a wider run on savings banks, citing the National Bank of Illinois in Chicago. It recounts 60 day notice laws, historic Chicago panic of 1893, a New York state run, and tragic self-Inflicted deaths. John McKeon appointed receiver by Comptroller Eckels leads the readjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Illinois
Chicago
Anf Sank & Bank
C. Wreon
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
New York State
Wasmansdorff
Iinota National Bank
John ©. Mckheon
Eckels
Joan F. WitLovurner
Rebates in Interstate Commerce Debate Sparks Commentary
A jumble of quotes and observations from a 19th century newspaper page discusses rebates under the interstate commerce law, Judge Grosscup s stance, and the legality of agreements to grant partial refunds. It weaves in political grabs about parties, tariffs, and leadership, plus assorted local quips and partisan jests.
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Acconine
Grosscup
Santa Fe
Grosseup
Chevy
Oobt
Valla
Comgenss
Thie Tne
Mahan's Bible Class Tale From a Sailor's Shipboard Sunday
Charles Dryden in New York Journal recounts Captain Alfred T. Mahan’s sea saga aboard the Wachusett at Callao during mutiny. The sailor pupils, pirates in spirit, pursue prayers aboard a deck of buckets and moss tables as the captain conducts a makeshift Sunday school. The next day the crew deserts for liberty ashore, while discipline erodes and the Bible class dissolves.
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Barnacle
Dessen
Alfred T. Mahan
U.S.N
Navy
Jens Twist
Orgooth
Mahan
United States
Sloop of War Wachusett
Mare Island Navy Yard
Posse
Pert
Cal- Iso
Pierson
Planiy
Plena
Wallont
Wachusett Burg
Malan
Callao
Maken
Euggeetel
Anya
Buald
Policn
Clatie
Kulyos
Charles Dryden
New York Journal
Wit and Nonsense Fragments About Jowett and Friends
A collage of puns and quotations about Benjamin Jowett and other figures. Snapshots reference Jowett’s brevity, law, and the Thirty Nine Articles, with tangential lines about poets, a photo request, gifts, and social banter. The tone mimics a collage of overheard witty lines from various sources.
McKinley Inauguration Suit Tailored By Koebel in Rockville
Henry Koebel, a noted tailor, prepares Major William McKinley’s inauguration suit in black vicuna worsted. The piece required extra width and a specially manufactured portion, delaying delivery. Koebel also mentions McKinley’s easy nature, exact waist and chest measurements, and preference for American-made materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grevsland
Henry Koebel
Meiinley
Vicuna
Hookanum Woolen Company
Rockville
Conn
Kochel
Koebel
Hanne
Myron T. Herrick
McKinney
Mckinley
Owell
Koevel
Merino Sheep Sieedire Association
Sawyer Woolth Mills
Trover
Colored Man Sues Over War Substitute Fraud in Indiana
Munice Indiana January 1 An ex slave Foster Fry recalls a white man who abducted him in Kentucky and helped him reach Indianapolis He was promised a sum to act as a substitute for a man in the army but was later forced to repay most of the money Now Fry seeks to recover 22000 interest and vindicate the man's name in court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Eagle
Tom Davidson
Texington
Kentucky
Associated Press
Spain
Wichita Baste
Mun¢ie
Ind
Foster Fry
Ohio
Indianapolis
Wry
Maryland
Muncie
Fry
Pry Will Moe
Draws His Own Caravan Harman Hawes Hauls Family
Harman Hawes of an Interior county Im Obie is moving his wife and six children to Tennessee in a cart drawn by himself. The caravan averages four miles a day as they pass through a remote part of the county. Children perch on the cart as the family travels for attention along the route.
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Harman Hawes
Frankfort
Tennessee
Childern
Potatoes Harvested in Mid Winter Method Report
Genesee Wisconsin December details a Waukesha County farmer named Dal ell using a special thermometer powered harvesting method for mid winter potatoes. The process is guarded by a screening to hide the technique as potatoes are harvested and shipped daily to market. London notes the Prince of Wales endorses the term Diamond Jubilee for the upcoming long reign celebration with preparations to begin soon.
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Genesee
Wis
Frank Dalell
Waukesha County
Gera
Datgett
Wales
London
Prince of Wales
Bishop Hartzell Sails for Africa to Establish Liberia Hospital
London reports Bishop Hartzell of Cincinnati sails from Liverpool with Dr Fowler and Professor Camphor and wife to establish a hospital in Liberia. Fowler to head the hospital, Camphor and wife to do missionary work, then Hartzell to inspect African missions. he recently recovered from a major surgical operation in England.
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London
Bishop Hartzell
Cincinnati
Fowler
Professor Camphor
Liverpool
Africa
Literia
Liberia
Tishig Hartzell
Congo
England
Hartzell
New York
Hardware in a Cow Ninety Five Pieces Found in Stomach
Flemington New Jersey reports a cow killed by John Blasl near Locktown. Inside the stomach were hardware items including nails of many sizes, screws, a threshing spike, a padlock and key, plus a ring and a file. Remarkably the cow appeared healthy before slaughter.
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Flemington
N. J. Dan
John Blasl
Locktown
Sale of Autographs From Notables in U S History in London
Letters of John Quincy Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison and others connected with U S history were sold in London. Autographs fetched sums from 2 shillings to 2 pounds for figures such as Lee Napoleon and Dickens, Carlisle and Tennyson, reflecting English interest in American historical personages.
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U. S
London
United States
England
John Quincy Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Irs
James Buchanan
Andrew Jackson
Chester A. Arthur
Jefferson Davis
BR. E. Lee
Milard Fimore
J. A. Barly
Stonewall Jackson
Gen. Longstreet
Gen. Forrest
General Hancock
Napoleon
Joseph Bonaparte
Dickens
Carlyle
Tennyson
All Dead But He J A Davis Recalls Civil War Enlistment
J A Davis of this city, president of the old soldiers Bryan free silver club, recounts his wartime path from Lincoln County North Carolina to Union lines after being conscripted by the Confederacy. He cites hundreds of old soldiers in Kansas and outlines plans for a state silver league with a 17 200 campaign fund, weighing past conflicts and the 16 to 1 white to black service dynamic, and notes a 100 000 plus veteran count in Kansas. The item also mentions a Westfield Indiana Women’s Edition of the Westfield News and a reader’s endorsement of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Davis
Old Soldiers
Bryan Free Silver Club
Lincels County
North Carolina
Mr. Davis
Old County
Silver League of
Kansan
Westfield
Ind
Westfield News
Ueir
Chamberlain
Liberty Not War at Free Silver Headquarters Speech
Speeches at the Free Silver Headquarters amid a veterans gathering urge liberty over war. Capt. H F Brown praises loyalty to governors Merrill and Leedy, condemns partisan voting by soldiers, and stresses duty to vote for liberty. About 200 attend a post-dinner program with music and recitations.
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Murrill
Lincoln
H- Fi Brown
Leedy
Merrill
Peale Praclila
Mervion
Republic
Fleharty
America
Geoffant
F. J. Close
Ir. Bolther
Rice County
John Z. Veney
Close
Bolirer
Veney
Hotten
J. A. Davin
Albert Griffin
John Radford
D. A. Evans
Clay Center
Woro
John S Veney
H.W. Toby
Janes
Kline
Winnie Pryscott
Musee
Winnie
Free Silver Women Convention Set With Unusual Program
The Free Silver Women of Kansas plan a one day convention at 14 Kansas Avenue tomorrow. Welcome address by Mrs. D C Titloteon of Topeka, response by Mrs. Annie L Diggs. Music by Mrs. Conner and Misses MeMalion. Althea-Trngas-Atister Wo to speak on Woman and the Doctor. Credentials, constitution and officer election to follow lunch. Visitors to be introduced. note taking urged to capture important information. In the same issue De Young buys a trophy at the Paris hotel auction, a coveted Ascot cup from Lefevre and Grange stables for the memorial museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Silver Womenn
Kansan
Kansas Avenue
D.C. Titloteon
Topeka
Annie L. Diggs
Conner Wil
MeMalion
New America
Homer Powell
Althea-Trrngas
Atister
Tost
Ike de Young
Mdon
Tom
Drourt Paris
Lafayette
Lefevre
P Grange
MH de Young
San Francisco Chronicle
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Ally
Frank P. Maclennan
Kansas Town
Chimiy-Caraman
Detroit
Henry Watterson
Aft
Mishey
Humber
HR. G. Dun & Co
Grover Cleven
Riderheed
Cubs
Kansay
Cain
Hutchinson Ny
Pops
Ottawa Republic
Leavenworth
Tonkawa
O. T
Arkansas City
Boston
New England
Hutchinson News
Attchison
Jim
Gor
Atchison Globe
Downs
Kanhime Ue Mokt
Rermity
Bible Class
Benjamin Jowett
Mr. Jowett
Jex Iinke
Law
Jox
Jex
Argonaut
Cinvintiath Enquirer
Henry
Bert
Howard
Wynkins
Cholly
Professor X
Dolly
Homer
Bridget
Chicago Record
Chicago Post
Ryan—Phat
Girl
Dayez Coom
Shea
Trath
Ulster
Willc. Chaffee & CO
M'Kinley
Por
Davis
Free Silver
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